Biografia
An actor/musician for over 40 years, Fitz Houston has appeared in such TV series as Fresh of the Boat, This is Us, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Baskets, Rosewood, Outlaw (2010), Crowne Royale Street King (2010), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008), The Forgotten (2009), True Jackson, VP (2008) and According to Jim (2001). Other TV credits include Sacrifices of the Heart (2007), NYPD Blue (1993), Jane Doe (2001), That's So Raven (2003), JAG (1995), The X-Files (1993), Sister, Sister (1994), The Parent 'Hood (1995) and Sparks (1996), among others. His film credits include starring roles in such features as Get Thee Behind Me! (2005), The Deposition (2007) and in the short films Cold Comfort (2006) and Just Another Day (2009). Theater credits include the the lead role in the hit shows "Chicago Club Rumboogie", gospel musicals "A Sugga Daddy Aint Always Sweet" and "Sid Burston's Get Thee Behind Me". A partial list of other plays include "Summers in Suffolk", "Proposals" (Best Supporting Actor Award 2001) "Fences", "A Soldier's Play", "Once on This Island", "The Wiz"; "Guys and Dolls", Luke in "The Amen Corner". In 2003 Fitz begin producing a 30-minute gospel variety TV show, "Gospel Vibes", a series whose 75 episodes showcased unknown gospel talent, originally airing on the local Time Warner channel for four years as well as running on L.A. Channel 36. He is constantly on the lookout for any and all who have a God-given talent to share. He also produces "Singing Your Heart Out" (7 episodes), all styles of music, "The Acting Zone" (10 episodes), showcasing acting talent, and "A New Direction" (12 episodes), a ministry show helping those addicted to sex and pornography. All in all, to date, combining Youtube, Vimeo, and LiveVideo, Houston has over 2,000 videos online focusing on ministry, music, his poetry and fitness. He has produced and directed the Christian plays "Your Soul is at Stake (Flesh vs. the Spirit)", "The Healing Power of Christmas" and the anti-violence short film "Too Young to Die". He produced, wrote and edited the short film "Just Another Day" in which his wife, Jahna Houston, debuted as Director. The husband-and-wife team produce, direct and edit projects as JahnaHugh Entertainment. Also an accomplished flugelhorn player, Houston has released five Christian CD projects, "Interludes I & II" (for prayer and meditation), "Rappin' and Praisin' His Name", "Jammin' With The Lord" and "Sixty-Six Books In The Bible", a fun rap song that teaches you the order and the books in the Bible. As a writer, his published works include Christian books "Men, Let's Talk" and his book of inspirational poetry, "Spirit Rhymes". His wife, Jahna Houston, is also an actor and he is also the proud dad of his son, Jonathan, and six grandchildren.
